African Sapele Hardwood

The name sapele comes from that of the city of sapele in nigeria where there is a preponderance of the tree african timber and plywood at p a division of the united africa company had a factory at this location where the wood along with triplochiton scleroxylon obeche mahogany and khaya was processed into timber which was then exported from the port of sapele worldwide.

African sapele hardwood.

Our african sapele hardwood is dark reddish brown in colour with an interlocked or wavy grain and medium to fine in texture. Sapele is a commonly exported and economically important african wood species. It is occasionally used as a substitute for genuine mahogany and is sometimes referred to as sapele mahogany. It s sold both in lumber and veneer form.

The wood is light to deep reddish brown. Sapele is actually somewhat soft for a hardwood although it is still harder than mahogany and it is therefore very gentle on tools. African mahogany sapele are also used for making windows and doors. As a direct importer of many exotic hardwoods j.

When builders ask for our input about particular projects or budget cutting alternatives we sometimes recommend a species unfamiliar to them. African mahogany and utile are also used for boat building. Other uses for all three are interior and architectural millwork furniture. Looking for a dramatically elegant floor.

Sapele has a medium to coarse texture. A word of caution to contractors and carpenters however. A look at african mahogany sapele and utile. Sapele is in the same family as mahogany.

Sapele is a dusty lumber and this fine dust can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation. Rich heartwood colored in golden and dark reddish brown is perfect for use in creating expensive furniture musical and specialty objects. Hardwood flooring african sapele. Consider the crimson chestnut sapele with its crisscrossed and streaked or honeycomb grain.

Gibson mcilvain has the opportunity to grade and evaluate a wide range of lumber species. 2 1 4 prefinished solid sapele. Grain is straight to interlocked. Brenco exotic woods when the ordinary will not.

Now you can buy it for your hardwood floor. Much harder than african mahogany and red oak. Be sure to take care while machining this wood. It is a great alternative to mahogany.

Same as mahogany exploitation of sapele forests are regulated by several countries across africa. This is not an endangered species and is in plentiful supply in africa. Sapele and african mahogany have gained popularity for usage in exterior mouldings including siding and soffits. Or rippling banded or speckled patterns.